India Metallic: Category Sr. Buyer Specialist Forgings

This role is responsible for managing buying activities for the India Metallic – Forgings category, with an annual buying responsibility of approximately 100 Cr. The position will report to the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware and will manage a high-complexity supplier and part portfolio, ensuring sourcing execution, cost competitiveness, quality deliverables, capacity readiness and business continuity.

The role will support and execute the forging category sourcing strategy in alignment with India Metallic priorities. The person will be expected to strengthen the forging supplier base, drive supplier capability and capacity development, lead techno-commercial sourcing activities, and deliver sustainable improvements in cost, quality, delivery and overall supplier performance.

- Manage buying activities for the Forgings category with annual spend responsibility of approximately 100 Cr, covering high-complexity suppliers and parts
- Support the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware in deploying sourcing strategy for forging commodities and related supplier segments
- Lead supplier selection, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations and contracting for forging parts to deliver cost, quality, capacity and timeline objectives
- Strengthen the forging sourcing base by developing supplier capability, building capacity, identifying alternate sources and ensuring readiness for current and future CNH India business requirements
- Work closely with suppliers to address capacity constraints, improve process capability, drive quality improvements and ensure sustainable supply performance
- Ensure compliance with Purchasing processes, systems, and Delegation of Authority (DoA)




- Lead annual cost negotiations including YOY productivity, raw material variations, commercial and technical cost reductions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Manage and control material cost drivers including raw material indices, inflation, productivity, and supplier economics
- Own budget planning (material cost, capex, revenue) and continuous tracking of performance vs targets
- Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to define long-term sourcing strategies and supplier roadmap
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships and long-term agreements for key metallic suppliers
- Monitor and mitigate supply base risks related to delivery, capacity, quality, and financial stability
- Drive localization and supply base optimization for competitiveness and resilience

Education/Qualifications (Min): Mechanical Engineering Background

Essential experience and skills:

- 15–20 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or commodity management within Automotive / Off-highway / Industrial sectors
- Strong hands-on experience with forging suppliers, including process capability, capacity planning, tooling, die development, quality systems, cost structures and supplier performance improvement
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, cost negotiation, supplier management and spend governance in a matrix organization
- Solid exposure to:
- Supplier development & quality interface
- Commercial negotiations
- Stakeholder management (global & regional)
- Deep understanding of forging manufacturing processes, including closed-die/open-die forging, heat treatment, machining interface, tooling, inspection requirements, capacity planning and productivity improvement levers
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and change management skills
- Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation capabilities
- Good understanding of purchasing systems and governance frameworks

📌 India Metallic Category Sr. Buyer Specialist Forgings (Pune)
🏢 Cnh Industrial
📍 Pune